If socketing is properly applied ropes have the highest breaking strength of all end-termination methods. Socketing is done with WIRELOCK resin compound. Sockets fit Standard rope – and most Python® wire rope constructions. Ask for details.

Note: Do not attempt socketing yourself unless person is specially trained and qualified.

Dimensions (inch) for Closed Spelter Socket
Wire Rope diameter A B C D K L lbs each
1/4 4.50 0.50 1.50 0.88 0.50 1.75 0.50
5/16 & 3/8 4.88 0.62 1.69 0.97 0.69 2.00 0.75
7/16 & 1/2 5.44 0.69 2.00 1.16 0.88 2.25 1.50
9/16 & 5/8 6.31 0.81 2.63 1.41 1.00 2.50 2.50
3/4 7.56 1.06 3.00 1.66 1.25 3.00 4.25
7/8 8.75 1.25 3.63 1.88 1.50 3.50 7.25
1 9.88 1.38 4.13 2.30 1.75 4.00 10.50
1-1/8 11.00 1.50 4.50 2.56 2.00 4.50 14.25
1-1/4 & 1-3/8 12.12 1.63 5.30 2.81 2.25 5.00 19.75
1-1/2 13.94 1.94 5.33 3.19 2.50 6.00 29.20
1-5/8 15.13 2.13 5.75 3.25 2.75 6.50 36.00
1-3/4 & 1-7/8 17.25 2.19 6.75 3.75 3.00 7.56 57.25
2 & 2-1/8 19.50 2.44 7.63 4.38 3.25 8.56 79.00
2-1/4 & 2-3/8 21.13 2.63 8.50 5.00 3.63 9.50 105.00
2-1/2 & 2.5/8 23.50 3.12 9.50 5.50 4.00 10.62 140.00
2-3/4 & 2-7/8 25.38 3.12 10.75 6.25 4.88 11.25 220.00

Note: Socket strength is equal to class 6x19/6x37 IWRC EEIPS wire rope. For installation on Python® and Bridge Strand wire rope call for details.